Lemon Chicken Kale Salad
Cuisine: Salad
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 3-4 servings
 
Ingredients
Salad
  • 2 bunches flat leaf kale
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ⅓ cup sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese
Chicken
  • 3 chicken breasts, split lengthwise
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • Olive oil for cooking
Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl mix together salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika. Season the chicken on all sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken on both sides until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  2. Place the kale in a large bowl, set aside.
  3. Using a bowl and a whisk or a shaker bottle, mix together all the dressing ingredients and shake until smooth. Pour half of the dressing over the kale and use your hands to massage it.
  4. Add the red onion, pepitas, and parmesan to the salad.
  5. Slice the chicken, and place on top of your individual salad servings. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/lemon-chicken-kale-salad/